This Christmas cover

This Christmas

Patti LaBelle · 1990

45 min · 11 tracks · R&B · soul

A warm blend of soulful melodies and festive arrangements that evoke a nostalgic holiday spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady festive listening experience
  • nostalgic holiday warmth
  • soulful melodies for gatherings
  • cozy background for celebrations

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer modern sounds

Where this album fits

Themes
holiday nostalgia· soulful warmth· Christmas longing
Career context
When 'This Christmas' was released in October 1990, Patti LaBelle was enjoying a successful solo career following her 1989 album, 'Be Yourself.' This album marked her return to the holiday music genre, showcasing her powerful vocals and emotional depth while further solidifying her status as a prominent figure in R&B and soul music.
Stylistic neighbors
Gladys Knight· Aretha Franklin· Chaka Khan
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Merry Christmas by Mariah Carey — Combines festive arrangements with powerful vocals, evoking similar feelings of holiday longing.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 This Christmas 4:17
  • 2 'Twas Love 3:45
  • 3 Nothing Could Be Better 3:24
  • 4 If Everyday Could Be Like Christmas 4:57
  • 5 I'm Christmasing With You 3:38
  • 6 What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? 4:29
  • 7 Reason for the Season 5:03
  • 8 Country Christmas 4:14
  • 9 Born in a Manger 3:22
  • 10 O Holy Night 4:34
  • 11 Wouldn't It Be Beautiful 3:59

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